MAY JOY NAMULEMBWA
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic strategic communications professional recognized for driving brand positioning and stakeholder engagement through impactful multimedia campaigns and events. Expert in strategic relationship development and creative storytelling, enhancing the ability to connect with diverse audiences. Proven track record of excellence in executing innovative strategies that elevate organizational objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Membership Officer
Practical Action/Global Distributors Collective (GDC)
Nairobi (Remote)
08.2022 - Current
- Increased GDC Membership by 50%, and member engagement and satisfaction by 80%
- Created and grew GDC LinkedIn audience to 2,000+ followers in less than twelve months.
- Boosted the network's branding and communications, resulting in a 40% engagement increase.
- Coordinated well-received events and webinars with high engagement.
- Built an engaging community, linking network members to financial resources.
- Implemented innovative initiatives to elevate member involvement.
Founder/Creative Director
Under 360 Seconds
Nairobi (Remote)
04.2020 - Current
- Advised international, local and regional organizations on communications strategy and multimedia creation.
- Efficiently produced impactful videos since 2021, contributing to an increase of 60M Shillings in funding for the Watoto Wetu Project.
- Managed each phase of video creation process from coordinating production to handling YouTube presence.
Communications Officer
Cohere (Formerly Xavier Project)
Nairobi (Hybrid)
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed engaging multimedia stories within refugee camps, enhancing content engagement by 40%.
- Led strategic overhaul to redefine organizational identity.
- Cultivated and managed relationships with individual donors.
- Enhanced visual content and executed targeted email marketing campaigns.
- Coordinated activities to optimize volunteer engagement and information exchange.
Communications Officer
Free To Shine
Siem Reap
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Strengthened charity's brand image in Asia with impactful story productions.
- Organized virtual and physical fundraising events during the onset of COVID-19, securing more than 9000AUD in unrestricted funds.
- Enhanced content through innovative digital strategies.
- Created comprehensive impact reports, blogs, and newsletters.
- Supervised a team of one staff member.
Communications Assistant
The East African Centre for Human Rights
Nairobi
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed design, translation, video production operations, and procurement effectively.
- Facilitated media partnerships to elevate narrative impact.
- Coordinated capacity-building sessions aimed at empowering Eastern Africa Child Rights Network members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Electronic Media
Daystar University
Nairobi07-2018
Skills
- Strategy Development and implementation
- Global Media Engagement
- Writing, Editing and Public Speaking
- Strategic Digital Marketing Solutions
- Digital Content Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Relationship Development
- Data Analysis Expertise
- Collaborative Team Member
- Strategic Leadership
- Creative storytelling
- Brand Positioning Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement
Accomplishments
- CGTN 2021 Media Challengers Global Video Talent
- Runner-up, Girl Rising, and HP 2020 Video Challenge
- Creative graduate of 2018, Daystar University
- Future News Worldwide 2017, British Council Scotland
Tools
Google Workspace | SharePoint | Asana | Trello | Salesforce | Zoom | Google Analytics | Canva | Dropbox | OneDrive | Microsoft Office |Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Lightroom, Audition, Dreamweaver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Communications & Membership Officer
Practical Action/Global Distributors Collective (GDC)
08.2022 - Current
Communications Officer
Cohere (Formerly Xavier Project)
01.2021 - 07.2022
Founder/Creative Director
Under 360 Seconds
04.2020 - Current
Communications Officer
Free To Shine
01.2020 - 04.2020
Communications Assistant
The East African Centre for Human Rights
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Electronic Media
Daystar University
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